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'Lost Girl' Season 4, Episode 11 Recap: The Dead Start To Walk In Their Masquerade

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Buckle up, Faenatics. You're in for a bumpy ride with this recap, but do not read any further until you've watched "Lost Girl" Season 4, Episode 11, "End Of A Line."

Acacia Lives! Let's Give Her A Hand
Bo crashes Kenzi and Tamsin's movie night. Their attempt at fun is quickly interrupted by the arrival of a zombie-like creature, and who walks in behind it? ACACIA! I knew we'd be seeing her again. Acacia kills the creature, then introduces herself to Bo.

The elder Valkyrie recounts how Rainer had Hugin and Munin cut off her hand because Tamsin didn't deliver Bo quickly enough. Her new hand is courtesy of Massimo the Druid. Wait a sec -- did Massimo help Acacia before he fell into the fiery pit? Or is he still alive and kicking?

Acacia is now a Revenant hunter, tracking down dead Fae that have been re-animated like the one she just killed. Tam checks the Revenant's body for clues and finds a Wanderer card. Acacia and Tam need to talk to Rainer, but Bo tells them he's gone to the battlefields to pay his respects to the dead. TamTam snarkily implies that Rainer has gone to reanimate the dead instead, but Bo insists that Rainer's a good guy. Before they head off to learn more about who's behind the Revenants, Tamsin mentions Rainer's absence from Trick's history books, so how can Bo trust him? Of course we know it's because Trick wrote him out of existence! Bo joins Tamsin and Acacia so she can prove Rainer isn't behind the walking dead.

The trio head to a Fae shantytown, and Tamsin mentions that something called the "Cult of the Dead" hangs out there. It's not long before a Revenant sends everyone running and screaming. Bo's about to take it on when Dyson shows up and rips out its throat.

Dyson and Tamsin pair up to question the locals, which leaves Bo and Acacia together. They meet with a skeezy dude named Harvey, show him a Revenant head in a bag, and ask if he knows who sent it. When he doesn't respond to Acacia's aggressive interrogation, Bo lets her inner Succubus shine and gets him to cooperate. He empties the contents of the bag into a glass and drinks it like a fine wine. Apparently drinking the blood is the only way to gain dominion over a Revenant. This Revenant isn't being controlled by any of Harvey's people, but he says this body belongs to Acacia, who quickly defends herself -- it may be one of her dead, but she didn't reanimate him, which leads to a minor tussle between her and Bo. Dyson and Tamsin interrupt Bo and Acacia's catfight with a lead, and someone named Laveau is behind the Revenants. Nice little nod to the voodoo queen of New Orleans, "Lost Girl" writers! (Ahem, "Coven.")

On the way to Laveau's, Tamsin confides to Acacia that since Rainer got off the train, she's been remembering things from her past lives, particularly that she may have been the one to give Rainer's soul to the Blood King instead of bringing it to Valhalla. Acacia tells Tamsin they have to find Rainer and take him out. Oh, and the Revenants aren't actually after Bo, they want Tam.

Laveau greets them at her trailer and says that she knows Bo is the one who took out the "Council of Hate" and is involved with a "man of mystery." Bo asks Laveau who's behind the Revenants, and Laveau responds that she can wake up all of the dead, which does some crazy stuff to Acacia's new hand. Why am I not surprised that Ass-imo lied to Acacia about growing her a new hand? Laveau is behind the Revenants and tells bo that she wants the remaining papyrus seed that contains the power of the slain Una Mens. Bo has no clue what Laveau is referring to. Dyson tires of Laveau's ramblings and knocks her out cold. Good one, Wolfie!

When they return to Harvey to tell him Laveau was behind it all, it turns out he and Laveau were in on it together. Cue an homage to Michael Jackson's "Thriller," complete with creatures busting through windows and black goo dripping from the mouth of a Revenant. Laveau is also dead, so Bo beheads the priestess and sucks blood from the severed head to control the Revenants.

Later, Acacia and Tamsin say their goodbyes, and Tam lets on that she knows Acacia wasn't hired to track down the Revenants; it was a way for Acacia to place the Wanderer card so Tamsin would rally the others when it's time to end Rainer. Acacia first denies it, and then reminds Tamsin what the Wanderer is capable of, but Tam wants to be certain about the Wanderer before taking any action. Before they part ways, Acacia warns Tamsin that Massimo is up to something. Tam still believes Massimo is dead, but Acacia tells her that dead doesn't always mean dead. Acacia plants what looks to me like a Judas kiss on Tam's cheek. Has Acacia betrayed Tamsin?

At the loft, Bo is defending her feelings for Rainer to Tamsin when a book opens up and Rainer's face appears on a page before their eyes. Tamsin asks who the hottie is and when Bo says it's Rainer, Tamsin says that is definitely not her boss. Could I be right about a misdirection? Have we yet to meet the Wanderer?

Family Reunion
Kenzi's cousin Dmitri shows up at the loft with Kenzi's mom. KENZI'S MOTHER, you guys! Kenzi is dealing with the unexpected guests when Hale arrives. Kenzi tries to persuade him to leave -- she's clearly embarrassed by her family -- but Hale says that he invited them.

We learn about Kenzi's mama issues, specifically that Kenzi's mom chose a boyfriend over her daughter. Mama gives Kenz the old "I don't know how to be on my own" speech, and Kenzi tells her mom what she had to do to survive because of that choice. Kenzi's mom claims the boyfriend is history and it was time for a reunion. Kenzi kind of falls for it, but I don't trust this woman at all.

Kenzi's mom makes dinner and Hale sings her praises, but she gives some credit to her daughter, saying that Kenzi will make a good wife. Kenzi is weirded out by that comment, but Hale takes the opportunity to propose. SAY WHAT, SIREN?!? A sweet moment is interrupted by Dmitri's phone, and Kenzi learns that her mom lied about the boyfriend. Not only is he still in the picture, they've asked Hale for money. Kenzi orders her family to leave, but first has some parting words for her mom: she's a coward that doesn't value herself. As Dmitri leaves, he tells Kenz not to let Hale get away, that he's a good one. I almost think Dima is being sincere.

Kenzi and Hale have a heart-to-heart and Kenz wants them to slow down. She assures him she's not letting him down. When Bo returns, Kenzi runs out of the room to show her the ring. Kenzi hasn't said yes yet, but Bo assures her bestie that it's not crazy to consider the proposal.

Drinking Buddies
Trick summons Vex for a pow-wow. Vex questions Trick's abilities as leader of the Light, and Trick replies that he wasn't a very good king, either. Trick shares that Rainer wasn't evil, just defiant. Trick also shares that Vex's father was one of his best generals, and a hero, which is news to Vex since he only knew his dad's cruel side. They get their drink on and as Trick shares stories about Daddy Mesmer, a book on Trick's shelf moves, which means Rainer is being written back into history. At this point, Trick reveals his reason for inviting Vex over: the sixth Una Mens seed is missing, and Trick thinks Vex is behind it. As an angry Vex leaves, Trick says that he sees the good in Vex and that it's not too late to do the right thing.

Fortress Around Your Heart
Laveau says something interesting to Dyson about a cage around his heart and he's the one that put it there; he allows Bo to keep him on the sidelines. Dyson later questions Bo about Rainer's motives, and although he's always been there for Bo, if Rainer turns out to be the bad guy, Dyson won't rescue her. Bo replies that they were always more than just lovers, and Dyson asks what they are to each other now. Bo is destined to be with Rainer, but she would have stood by Dyson -- and Dyson interrupts. She would stand by him if she was still in love with him. I feel for you, wolfman. Dyson takes solace in a bottle of booze and when Tamsin shows up, they get friendly with each other.

Goodbye, Lover
Another unexpected visitor shows up: Massimo. He attacks Kenzi, physically and verbally, because she and Bo tried to end him. Kenzi tries to defend herself but he's ahead of her every move. Hale comes to Kenzi's rescue and fights Massimo with his fists and his and his Siren sonic blast. Massimo's incapacitated, but Hale has another ear bleed like he did at the start of the season. Hale heads toward Kenzi, and just when we think it's going to be OK, Massimo skewers Hale with a sword. The Twig of Zamora has once again saved Massimo's life, and he has it because of Kenzi. As Massimo leaves, he tells Kenzi that her debt to him is paid in full. Kenzi goes to Hale, and his last words are, "I love you."

Bo returns to find Kenzi cradling Hale's body. Kenzi blames herself because she gave Massimo the twig as payment for her spark "power." Kenzi pleads with Bo to bring Hale back, but Bo says there's not enough chi in the room for it to work. Kenzi implores Bo to take her chi, and although Bo tries, she can't save Hale without killing Kenzi. Kenzi's breakdown is truly heartbreaking, especially her words: "I was going to say yes." Ksenia Solo -- you get a standing ovation for that performance! I cried so many tears.

Fae-vourite Lines:

Kenzi: "You had me at A-hole."

Acacia (to Tamsin): "Just cause he's boning sugar snatch out there doesn't mean he's gonna leave you be."

Random Thoughts:
  • Is Hale's death what the Leviathan alluded to in "Destiny's Child"? Or is more carnage on the way? And is it connected to Acacia's betrayal of Tamsin, or coincidence?

  • Can Hale can be brought back? As Acacia said -- dead is never really dead.

  • Is there more to Dyson and Tamsin's hook-up? Acacia did make a comment about Tamsin settling down with a wolf and popping out some puppies.


You can read this recap -- and much more -- at The Televixen.


Susan Boyle Reportedly Applies For Minimum Wage Job As Cashier At Ladbrokes

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"Britain's Got Talent" star and multi-millionaire Susan Boyle has plenty of cash, but she's retained her humility.

The 52-year-old songstress has reportedly applied for a minimum wage job at Ladbrokes, a betting parlor in her hometown of Blackburn, Scotland.

“Susan Boyle walked into the shop and inquired about the job advertised in our window. We were all in shock,” said David Corr, the Ladbrokes manager who spoke with Boyle about the open position.

A witness tells London's The Sun newspaper that Corr initially chuckled at Boyle, thinking it was a joke. Once he realized that she was serious, though, he gave her all of the relevant information.

Page Six estimates that Boyle has a net worth of $33 million. The job will reportedly pay $10.65, or just a bit more than £6, per hour.

Apparently, Boyle just wants to get back to her roots. A spokesperson from Ladbrokes told Daily Mail that the singer had previously applied for a job with the company before she became famous. Blackburn residents regularly see Boyle out and about around town, and a community member who runs into her frequently said, "She is very down to earth and likes the simple things in life." Simple things, indeed.

In March of 2014, Boyle embarks on a two-month, 19-show tour throughout England and Wales. If she gets the job, she's going to have to ask for quite a lot of time off.

Jay Leno: Sticking His Landing

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After 22 years of hosting the "Tonight Show," Jay Leno is -- again -- stepping aside to make room for some younger blood. As he told viewers and apparently every entertainer who ever asked him, in show business you need to stockpile your bunker with sandbags of cash in anticipation of the day when they tell you it's all over. "Eventually you are going to get screwed," is what he told CBS' "60 Minutes" correspondent Steve Kroft. Leno was clearly prepared for his day of screwing. He's a rich dude whose car collection alone exceeds many lifetime earnings.

But what I admire so much about Leno, who turns 64 in April, is how he has stuck his landing. You know, here on the eve of both his departure from the little screen (February 6) and the start of the Sochi Olympics (February 7), he -- in the vernacular of the moment -- has ended flawlessly. No extra little step coming off the balance beam in the form of a jab at replacement host Jimmy Fallon. No arm flail of bitterness as he finishes a triple twisting double back flip in the aerials.

What Leno did was view a clip for "60 Minutes" of Fallon and Justin Timberlake doing a comedy dance number and then admit he "couldn't do that." He also professed that he didn't really get all the social media stuff and probably couldn't even tell you the name of Justin Bieber's latest song. He acknowledged that it was time for him to turn over the late-night couch to someone younger and hipper who will appeal to a youthful demographic. Fallon, whose impersonation of Bruce Springsteen now looks more like Bruce than Bruce himself, is a fine choice.





But still, interviewer Kroft was not satisfied. "What will you do??" he beseeched Leno. You are a workaholic, someone who never stops, you love what you are doing -- what will you do? At one point viewers must have have wondered whether Kroft, 68, was addressing the void in his own retirement plans instead of trying to figure out what Leno will do when the alarm doesn't go off on the first morning of retirement.

Leno is scheduled for a stand-up comedy show in Florida that next day, for those who share Kroft's worry. Leno has been estimated to earn an extra $20 million a year from touring and has said he will likely continue doing live shows.

So what lessons can boomers who are staring down the retirement clock learn from Leno?

1) Be ready to sing your swan song with dignity.
Leno is a class act. He had nothing but nice things to say about Fallon who is replacing him. As for those who would say that Conan O'Brien didn't fare so well a few years back when he took over the late-night slot and Leno was moved to the 10 p.m. hour, well, don't blame the silver fox for that one. Or the fact that NBC begged Leno to take his old job back in 2010.

2) Indeed eventually everyone gets screwed.
He's right. Be prepared for your exit with enough money squirreled away. Everyone reaches the end, and there's no point in denying it is coming or not preparing for it.

3) Going out on top feels a whole lot better than being shown the door.
In last May's sweeps, Leno was No. 1 on the late-night heap and drawing some of his best ratings in months.

4) It's fine to act your age.
Why pretend to be something you aren't? Yes we are all living longer and healthier lives, but where is it written that to be contemporary you need to follow Twitter or Reddit? Today's hottest social media platform is likely going to be tomorrow's My Space anyway, and you aren't a Luddite just because you prefer to connect in person.

Earlier on Huff/Post50:



Watch Pentatonix Make Counting Cool On 'Sesame Street'

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Big Bird better warm up his vocal cords!

The mega-popular a capella group Pentatonix may have won Season 3 of "The Sing-Off," but one of their biggest dreams is about to come true as they drop by "Sesame Street" to teach kids how to count to five.

As the "Sesame Street" YouTube account says, "Nobody has ever counted to five as beautifully and harmoniously as Pentatonix has."

Check out the video above to see each member of the group sing about a specific number, and if that isn't enough watch the video below to hear them cover "Sesame Street" classics like "C is For Cookie" and "Rubber Ducky."



The Pentatonix episode of "Sesame Street" will air Feb. 7 on PBS.

Ashley Benson Talks Nudity, Drugs & Her Ridiculous 'Pretty Little Liars' Wardrobe In Cosmopolitan

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Ashley Benson is Cosmopolitan's March 2014 cover girl and she has no problem revealing exactly what's on her mind.

The 24-year-old is best known for her role as Hannah on the hit show "Pretty Little Liars," but she'd like to make it clear that she's nothing like the teenager she plays on TV.

Benson, who is currently rocking brunette tresses and dyed her hair brown several times this year only to have to dye it back to blond for the ABC Family show, tells the magazine she feels more like herself as a brunette. "As a blonde, I get categorized as the b--chy popular girl for roles, and I just want to be the normal girl."

Benson also says what we've all been thinking when it comes to her show's amazing, yet completely unrealistic, wardrobe choices:

"The thing I always make fun of is the wardrobe," she revealed to Cosmo. "Really, do you think anyone would actually wear full hair and makeup and six-inch heels to school? I was 13 when I was last in school, and I never wore makeup. I wasn't allowed. Now [girls are] all wearing heels and makeup and getting their hair done, so I'm not sure it's us influencing girls or that's just the way it is now."

Benson, who took on a racy role in "Spring Breakers" in 2013, also opened up to the magazine about on-screen nudity, telling the magazine, “I never want to do nudity that’s gratuitous. Girls look so much better in lingerie or a t-shirt and leave the rest up to the imagination. I make it clear that I have a line."

She continued, "Everyone tries to push you, and it’s easy to get talked into doing those things. I’ll just walk off-set. But not everyone realizes they can do that.”

The actress, who is the on-again-off-again girlfriend of Justin Bieber's former swagger coach Ryan Good, also wasn't shy when it came to discussing why she has steered clear of drugs while growing up in Hollywood.

"There are drugs and alcohol in my family on both sides, so I’ve seen lives ruined, going to jail and all that. Once you start with any drug, it can be an addiction -– that’s why I never want to start and am not even tempted, because that chain is relentless," she explained. "And if it runs in your family, you see how unglamorous it is. I would never want to be out of control with my body.”

For more with Ashley Benson, head over to Cosmopolitan.

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The White House Goes All 'West Wing' With 'Big Block Of Cheese Day'

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President Bartlet may not be our Commander in Chief, but that doesn't mean the White House isn't influenced by the fictional president from "The West Wing."

This Wednesday (Jan. 29), the White House will hold a virtual version of "Big Block of Cheese Day" which was first introduced to the American people in 1837 when President Jackson "hosted an open house featuring a 1,400-pound block of cheese that sat in the main foyer of the White House."

The event "opened the doors of the White House to thousands of citizens to interact with cabinet members and White House staff -- and carve off a slice of the four foot by two foot thick slab of cheddar," according to the announcement released by the White House blog.

During this year's virtual version, White House officials will take over White House social media accounts to answer questions from Americans in real time.

President Jackson may have held the first "Big Block of Cheese Day," but it was President Bartlet that continued the tradition on "The West Wing."

Watch the video above to see White House Press Secretary C.J. Cregg Jay Carney call up some old "West Wing" alums to make the announcement, and if you need a "Big Block of Cheese Day" refresher check out some clips from the classic NBC series below:





'Doctor Who' New Costume Revealed: The Doc Wears Doc Martens

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The Doctor, as we’ve pointed out before, rarely changes his costume. Except for when there’s a new incarnation of the Time Lord, and then he gets a wild makeover, with producers trying to pick the outfit that best captures the new actor’s version of the character. For Peter Capaldi’s 12th Doctor, the look is in some ways more subdued and less flashy — except for that glimpse of crimson liner inside his dark blue Crombie coat.

'Sherlock' Gives Epic Best Man Speech At Watson's Wedding

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It was an epic and memorable best man speech on "Sherlock." Uncomfortable in the spotlight as much as he craves the recognition, Sherlock Holmes proved nevertheless both a master of the speech, as well as a buffoon. He recovered from early awkwardness to create a genuinely touching moment for his best friend. But then it just kept going.

"To the crowd, the speech comes off as self-indulgent and wildly tangential, he even insults them, and yet he ultimately wins them over because Sherlock -- the character and the show -- is totally charismatic and hits the right emotional buttons," wrote Entertainment Weekly's James Hibberd.

Things did get a little more complicated when Sherlock realized that there was a murderer in attendance. He had to deduce both the killer and their intended victim, all while keeping the attention of the audience with his never-ending speech. It was a masterclass in double-speak and misdirection, while still managing to squeeze in a fun murder mystery -- and even save the intended victim.

"Sherlock" wraps its season next Sunday at 10 p.m. EST on PBS.

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Kristen Bell, Dax Shepard Call For Boycott Of Magazines That Pay For Photos Of Celebrity Kids

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Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard are taking a stand against magazines that pay for paparazzi photos of celebrity children.

On Monday (Jan. 27), Shepard, who welcomed his first child with wife Bell back in March 2013, took to Twitter asking fans to boycott magazines that would shell out cash for photos of his daughter against his wishes.

“Please boycott magazines that run pics of ‘celebrity children.’ They shouldn’t be punished for who their parents are,” Shepard tweeted, adding, "Children shouldn't be stalked. #boycottusweekly #boycottstar #boycottpeople #boycottintouch #boycottboycottboycott"

The couple have yet to release a photo of their nearly one-year-old daughter Lincoln to the public, and called for the boycott after paparazzi photos of their daughter were published for the first time. Bell followed up her husband's tweet on her own account:










Paparazzi photos of celebrity kids have been a contentious issue for years, and here at HuffPost Celebrity we made the editorial decision to only publish photos of celebrity children shared by the parents themselves via social media accounts, or in a context of an official photo shoot done with parental approval.

Things have become so problematic between celebrity parents and the paparazzi that a bill was finally passed in California in September 2013, that "will boost penalties for actions that include taking photos and video of a child without parental consent and in a harassing manner," according to the Associated Press.

Under the new legislation, which took effect this month, violators can face up to a year in county jail and a fine of up to $10,000, with fines increasing for subsequent convictions.

Celebrities Loved Beyonce And Jay Z's Grammys Performance

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Beyonce and Jay Z's performance at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (Jan. 26) was a whole 'lotta something. Reviews of the racy song and dance have been mixed, but the celeb camp is firmly planted on the pro-Beyonce side.

Lots of celebrities were blown away by Bey and Jay's rendition of "Drunk in Love."













Christina Perri loved it, but not as much as she loved John Legend.




The performance drew some criticism though, as some viewers felt it was was too raunchy for a family show. Jesse Tyler Ferguson thought the whole ordeal was pretty scandalous.



But never fear, Bey! Comedian Russell Kane attacked the opposition at its source.




Apparently, Beyonce can do anything.




Like it or not, people will be talking about this performance for a long time to come.

Lea Michele Releases New Single, 'What Is Love'

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"Glee" fans rejoice: Lea Michele has released a new song!

"What is Love," the latest single from Michele's "Louder" album, premiered on Entertainment Weekly on Monday.

The new track is simple and emotional, and as expected, it showcases Michele's powerful voice.




Michele tweeted snippets of the song's lyrics, in anticipation of its release.







"What is Love" will be available for purchase on iTunes on Tuesday (Jan. 28), and "Louder" will release in full on March 4.

Listen to "What is Love" below.

Elizabeth Banks To Direct 'Pitch Perfect 2'

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After months of anticipation, a sequel to "Pitch Perfect" is finally in the works. The Hollywood Reporter announced Monday that star Elizabeth Banks will make her directorial debut with the film.

Released in 2012, "Pitch Perfect" was an unexpected hit, starring Anna Kendrick, Anna Camp, Brittany Snow and Rebel Wilson as members of a college a capella group. Banks appeared in the film alongside John Michael Higgins as the announcers providing color commentary at the fierce singing competitions.

"Elizabeth originated the idea for 'Pitch Perfect' and was instrumental in making the first film such a huge success," Universal Pictures chairman Donna Langley said, according to THR. "She brings an enormous amount of energy and experience to everything she works on and we’re thrilled that she is making her feature directorial debut on 'Pitch Perfect 2.'"

Banks' other film credits include roles in "The Hunger Games," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" and "Zack and Miri Make a Porno." She is expected to reprise her role of Gail in "Pitch Perfect 2," with Kendrick and Wilson returning in their respective roles.

Skylar Astin, who stars in "Pitch Perfect" as Kendrick's love interest, told The Huffington Post about the possibility of a sequel, "You know what I realized? Sequels are just as hard to make happen as the first movie itself. It's just a different set of responsibilities. To get that cast together -- I wonder? I think a script has to be written first. Between Anna and Rebel and the rest of the girls, if it can work out, it will work out. I will definitely not be the one to hold it back, but I guess we'll just see what happens."

With "Pitch Perfect" screenwriter Kay Cannon on board for the sequel, "Pitch Perfect 2" will hit theaters in 2015.

[via THR]

Chipotle Launches Original TV Series 'Farmed And Dangerous' On Hulu

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Chipotle is thinking outside the burrito and headed to Hulu.

The "fast-casual chain" restaurant is producing a new four-part TV series, The New York Times reports.

The series, entitled "Farmed and Dangerous," is a satirical take on the dark side of industrial farming. While the series won't "outright feature Chipotle or any of its products or restaurants, the message is clear: Eat at Chipotle, because it doesn't have anything to do with that scary world," according to Advertising Age.

Watch the trailer above and check the original series when it premieres Feb. 17 on Hulu.

To remind you the power of Chipotle's subtle advertising, check out their commercial, "The Scarecrow," which became a viral sensation last year:

Ryan Murphy Jokingly Tweets Madonna Is Next Supreme On 'American Horror Story'

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Could Madonna be the next Supreme on "American Horror Story: Coven?"

If Ryan Murphy's tweet is to be believed, the Queen of Pop is about to trade her microphone for a broomstick, but you should maybe take this rumor with a grain of salt.

Murphy tweeted a picture of the cast of "Coven" with Madonna in her black Grammys outfit leading the way.




The next Supreme will be revealed this Wed (Jan. 29) on the finale of "Coven," but Madonna fans shouldn't hold their breath.

"American Horror Story: Coven" airs Wed. at 10 p.m. EST on FX.

NBC Orders Gay-Themed Pilot From Ellen DeGeneres

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NBC hasn’t given up developing something in the vein of "The New Normal." Now the net has ordered a pilot called "One Big Happy," a comedy that involves a "Will & Grace" component.

Here’s the official logline from the comedy that’s being developed by Warner Bros. TV and Ellen DeGeneres: “When gay and straight best friends decide to have a baby together, things get complicated when one of them finds the love of their life.”

New 'Game Of Thrones' Featurette Takes Viewers Behind The Scenes

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If the April 6 season premiere of "Game of Thrones" feels oh so far away, HBO has got something to tide you over until then.

On Feb. 9, the network will air a 15-minute behind-the-scenes featurette of the fantasy series entitled "Game of Thrones Fire And Ice: A Foreshadowing."

According to Digital Spy, the special will include behind-the-scenes footage, interviews with the cast and clips from Season 4.

Need we say more?

Check out a trailer for the featurette above.

'19-2' Review: This Is Not Your Average Cop Show

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Admittedly, "19-2" isn't the best cop series I've ever seen. I know, I know, probably not the ideal way to start off a review, but sometimes I get screeners with more than just the premiere. When I don't like something or feel like I've just wasted 40 or so minutes of my life, the DVD is quickly ejected from my laptop and I go on with my day. That wasn't the case with "19-2." The new original Bravo series had me wanting to know more -- always a good thing -- and I happily clicked on the second episode.

"19-2" alludes to the precinct (19) and the ID number of the car (2) and centres on two officers of the Montreal Police Department, Nick Barron (Adrian Holmes), a veteran beat cop of the city who has just returned to work after the loss of his partner; and Ben Chartier (Jared Keeso), a new transfer from a rural Quebec town, working for the provincial police. Being new partners working the struggling streets of Montreal seems like enough to mine plenty of story, but more dimension is added as the two men are ravaged by so much guilt, making their working relationship a difficult one.

It's easy to label "19-2" as a procedural cop show since it also centres on the rest of their department -- fellow officers Tyler Joseph (Benz Antoine), Beatrice Hamelin (Mylène Dinh-Robic), J.M. Brouillard (Dan Petronijevic), Vince Legare (Tyler Hines) and Audrey Pouliot (Laurence Leboeuf); Sgt. Julien Houle (Conrad Pla); District Commander Marcel Gendron (Bruce Robert Ramsay) and Det. Isabelle Latendresse (Maxim Roy). But it's also a smart drama as the two leads have such compelling pasts.

Barron seems to have the world against him. His colleagues aren't exactly supporting him after the shooting of his partner, and Barron isn't exactly helping his cause, distancing himself from everyone and making Chartier feel lousy. And the same guys who are making Barron's work life miserable are doing a little bit of the same to Chartier, mocking his former small-town life. He is treated as a rookie even though he has more than a decade of experience. Barron and Chartier don't get along at all but, funnily enough, they work fantastically together. They can cut each other up, but when it's time to answer a call, they are all business. The respect for one another will come soon enough but for now, it's icy, at best.

On a personal level, Barron is estranged from his wife (the aforementioned Det. Latendresse), who has no interest in allowing Nick back into their home. The reasoning (which everyone seems to be in agreement with, except Nick)? Barron is out of control and has lost himself. Isabelle doesn't want their son, Theo, to be affected by their dad's fiery behaviour but what she's not understanding is that his absence isn't ideal either.

Unlike Barron, who doesn't allow anyone in, Chartier seems to have it more together and after a short time, already fits in better with the rest of the squad than his partner. But we soon learn that Ben is also grappling with his own demons, hence his transfer to the big city. He has a girlfriend but she had no interest in following him to Montreal -- which will likely prove to be an issue in the future.

"19-2" is adapted from the French-Canadian hit and will get a 10-episode first season. An English-language pilot was shot in Montreal last fall with the same cast members in the lead roles but CBC passed on the project. CBC's loss is apparently Bravo's gain. Its "19-2" is not just your average procedural. It's a character-driven drama that follows two not-so-different men from very different worlds as they learn to work with one another. The acting is solid and organic, the pace is perfect, the writing is real and natural and believable, and the stories hit home. If you don't know French or have access to the original, Bravo's "19-2" is definitely worth checking out.

"19-2" premieres Wednesday, Jan. 29 at 9 p.m. ET on Bravo.

Ellen DeGeneres Gets 'Played Off' During Acceptance Speech In Latest Oscars Promo

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Ellen DeGeneres would like to thank the Academy, but sheesh, she's taking so long.

In her latest Oscars promo, DeGeneres begins a typical awards acceptance speech, but is abruptly played off by background music. DeGeneres will host the 86th Academy Awards, which she previously promoted with a series of photos.

She took to Twitter on Monday to debut the Oscars promo video and remind fans that the award show is right around the corner.




The Oscars will air on March 2nd, 2014.

Chobani Super Bowl Ad Features A Gigantic, Hungry Bear

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Bob Dylan and a grizzly bear have just fired a salvo in the Super Bowl's Greek yogurt war.

Chobani unveiled its first-ever Super Bowl ad Tuesday, featuring a bear terrorizing a mountain town to the strains of the folk rocker's "I Want You." The beast ransacks a country store until it gets what it wants, a honey Chobani Greek Yogurt. Of course.

"It's hard these days to find food with only real natural ingredients, but at Chobani it's the only way we know how," the ad's kicker says.

On Sunday, Feb. 2, the yogurt will take on Dannon's Oikos Greek Yogurt, which will feature a reunion of sorts for the sitcom "Full House" in its big-game spot.

The Chobani commercial runs 60 seconds and will air in the third quarter of the Super Bowl. A 30-second spot for the big game on Fox costs an average of $4 million, AdAge reports.

Tell us in the comments below whether Chobani's Super Bowl spot is loaded for bear or, ahem, unbearable.

Why The New 'Coven' Supreme May Have Been In Plain Sight All Along On 'American Horror Story'

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"American Horror Story: Coven" has spent an entire season trying to answer one question: who is the new Supreme?

This week's season finale will (finally) reveal Fiona's successor as the witch who survives the Seven Wonders, a test magical ability. We made our predictions last week, but new photos from the upcoming episode and a few juicy discoveries led us to develop some new ones.

We think we know who the Supreme is and we also think Ryan Murphy might have been serious when he called the final episode a "Stevie Nicks music video extravagaaaaanza!" -- for real. Check out our predictions and the new photos below. Share your guesses in the comments!

Cordelia may have been the new Supreme all along.
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Some users on Reddit and Tumblr found a possible easter egg in the opening credits of "Coven" revealing that Cordelia may just be the new Supreme. They identified the image in Sarah Paulson's credit as Santa Muerte, a folk saint known as "Lady of the Seven Powers," according to Wikipedia, aka the Supreme. Let us not forget that Ryan Murphy has warned us to keep our eyes open for clues in each season's opening credits. This theory is pretty believable since Cordelia recently gained the power of divination (one of the Seven Wonders) and has taken charge of the coven again.

Stevie Nicks is totally performing "Seven Wonders" for the Seven Wonders.

Ryan Murphy already told Entertainment Weekly that Nicks would be back in the cold opening of the season finale, and a Reddit user pointed out that "Seven Wonders," the title of Wednesday's final episode, is also the title of a Fleetwood Mac song. Will the episode open on Nicks' performance of the song as the girls prep for the big challenge? What a perfect opening ceremony for the Witchlympics!

Are the witches attempting Descensum here?
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In last week's episode, Queenie proved she had the power of Descensum, an ability to descend into the afterlife. That may be what the witches are attempting to achieve in this new photo. If Queenie's hell is her old fast food job, what's in store for everyone else on the other side? Madison condemned to star in a never-ending Lifetime movie? Misty in a place devoid of Stevie Nicks?

Does Cordelia get all of her sight back?
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This new photo from the season finale shows Coredlia with eyes fully intact, and they actually look like her own this time. Maybe she attains the power to heal herself.

Are Cordelia, Zoe and Queenie the top contenders?
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It looks like the witches are returning to Myrtle's burning site, a possible location for the Seven Wonders test. But where are Madison and Misty? These may be our top three witches.

Check out all of the new photos from the "Coven" finale, "The Seven Wonders," in the slideshow below.

The final episode of "American Horror Story: Coven" airs on FX, Wednesday at 10:00 p.m. EST.




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